Workday employees working as Software Developer Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.2 out of 5 stars, based on 115 ratings. This is 9% lower than the average of Software Developer Engineer professionals at Workday worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Software Developer Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $150,342 per year (estimate) and goes up to $369,898 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Software Developer Engineer at Workday is $159,513 per year or $77 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $229,154 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $133,829 (25th percentile) and $193,485 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 41 salaries submitted by Workday Software Developer Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Software Developer Engineer professionals typically earn between $64 and $93 per hour.
Software Developer Engineer professionals typically earn between $11,152 and $16,124 monthly.